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Radio 4,18 May 2017,11 mins

18 May 1917 - Esme Macknade

Home Front

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On this day in 1917, sugar queues were reported in London, with stocks believed to be at their lowest yet, and in Folkestone, Esme's patience is in short supply. Written by Sarah Daniels Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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